Marla Kniewel, EdD, has been at Nebraska Methodist College since 2004. After many years as a staff nurse and then Neuroscience Care Coordinator, she began teaching in the classroom/clinical setting. Dr. Kniewel recently earned her Doctorate in Education. She sat down to answer a few questions.

Research shows that living on campus positively influences college students in a number of ways. On-campus students tend to have higher grade point averages, more involvement in campus activities, and greater overall satisfaction in their college experiences. Most importantly, they are more likely to stick with college and finish their degree.